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New Lexington Today
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New Lexington wrestler falls short at state duals
Tyson Spicer, Ohio's 4th-ranked Division II wrestler, was MVP at a recent tournament but couldn't lead his team to a state title.
Published on Feb. 16, 2026
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New Lexington's Tyson Spicer, Ohio's fourth-ranked wrestler in Division II, was named the Most Valuable Wrestler at the recent Jimmy Wood Invitational. However, Spicer and his team were unable to capitalize on that momentum at the state duals tournament, falling short of their goal.
Why it matters
Wrestling is a major high school sport in Ohio, and the state duals tournament is a prestigious event that showcases the best teams in the state. New Lexington had high hopes of winning the state title, but came up just short despite having one of the top individual wrestlers in the division.
The details
Spicer, who was dominant at the Jimmy Wood Invitational, said his team "left a little on the table" at the state duals, unable to maximize their performance when it mattered most. The narrow margin for error at the state tournament proved too much for New Lexington to overcome.
- Tyson Spicer was named MVP at the Jimmy Wood Invitational on January 24, 2026.
- The state duals tournament took place in February 2026.
The players
Tyson Spicer
New Lexington's fourth-ranked Division II wrestler in Ohio.
New Lexington
A high school wrestling team in Ohio that competed at the state duals tournament.
What they’re saying
“We didn't maximize and minimize when we needed to,”
— Tyson Spicer, New Lexington wrestler
The takeaway
This story highlights the challenges even top high school wrestling teams face in trying to win a state championship, where the margin for error is extremely slim. Despite having an elite individual wrestler, New Lexington was unable to put together a complete team performance at the state duals, falling short of their title aspirations.
